Regather

I thought this might be a scam, but it turned out to be a boatload of fun and a blessing to help this family regather.
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On April 16, 2022
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They Got What it Takes

As a photographer and graphic designer, I like to design things – to find things that go well together and make them outstanding.  Even around my house I find myself going around to see what I already have and how I can find a better place for it.  Every once in a while, I do […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On October 23, 2020
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Class of COVID19

Class of COVID19... I mean Class of 2021... Here we go!!!!!
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On September 11, 2020
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Tis the Season!

What better time of the year to have a maternity session than during the season all about the most famous pregnancy of all?!  And what better place to have the maternity session than in a greenhouse nursery!  After all, it is the time when you’re preparing for the baby and getting things ready in the… […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On December 24, 2019
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Christmas Ideas from Around the World

Thanksgiving weekend tends to be the kick-off for Christmas traditions.  This year we were in Grand Rapids, MI at my sister’s house, so we got to enjoy the Christmas tradition at Meijer Gardens – Christmas and Holiday Traditions from Around the World.  Having worked on a very international team when we lived overseas, I, of […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On December 10, 2019
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3 Pro Tips for Thanksgiving Photos

It’s the week of Thanksgiving!!!!  Since you’ll be gathered already and have smart phones with fancy-shmancy portrait modes, I thought I’d throw out a few pro tips to make the most of the family photos that will inevitably take place this week.  Then you can post your photos with pride and not find yourself wishing […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On November 26, 2019
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Maintain Good Will

All the fun begins with the planning sessions I have with clients before the portrait sessions.  They usually start out polite, with a lot of I-don’t-know’s and not-interested-in-much’s. With just a little patience and digging around, personalities and interests do start to pop out.  What I’ve learned is that we are so fascinated (sometimes intimidated) […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On November 4, 2019
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Merry Adult-ing!

Ah, the victory of successful adulthood – having your stuff together enough to be able to send out a family Christmas card (no matter what your family looks like)!  I’m so glad I was able to help with this one! My neighborhood association had a block party back in September, so I threw in a […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On October 22, 2019
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Homegrown Handsome

This senior session was so special for me because he’s the son of one of my best friends.  I stopped at one point, with my jaw dropped open, and just stared at my friend. “Do you realize,” I said, “that he is less than a year away from when we first met each other?!” Shaking off […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On October 9, 2019
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One Big Family

Despite air that felt like a heat wave coming off a frying pan, everyone’s face had tiny jewels of sweat framing their good-natured dispositions.  After all, this was a family that gathers together frequently and with much enthusiasm.  How could a balmy July evening stop that kind of bond?
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On September 30, 2019
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Summer Nights

Here in Indiana the most common conversation is the weather.  It’s so ___________ (fill in the temperature).  We all act like whatever the weather is, it’s unusual – but that’s Indiana!  You never know what to expect!  We have something called a forecast, which many of you have in your local news segment.  We have […]
  • Posted by hellobabs
  • On July 20, 2019
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